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On this site you will find a selection of exceptional Canadian women who have made outstanding contributions to Canadian society and the world. The biographies are grouped into 10 fields: Activism, Arts; Book Trade; Film; Government; Librarianship and Bibliography; Science; Sport; Theatre, Dance and Music; Writing. Each woman's life and achievements are described, followed by a list of resource material.